Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is good for travel photography. It's small and lightweight, making it easy to take with you wherever you go. It also has excellent image quality, with photos that look sharp and relatively noise-free even at higher ISO levels. Unfortunately, its battery life is mediocre, although this can vary depending on your usage habits and choice of settings. That said, it feels well-built, and the screen gets bright enough to overcome glare in sunny conditions.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
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Product details

  • 20MP live MOS sensor
  • Portable, weather sealed design
  • 121-point all-cross-type on-chip phase detection AF
  • Compact, in-body 5-axis image stabilization (up to approx. 5.5 EV steps of compensation)
  • 50MP tripod high-resolution shot

PROS

+ Excellent image quality.
+ Well-built, portable design.
+ Bright, fully articulated screen.
+ Wide shutter speed range.

CONS

- Mediocre battery life.
- May be too small for extra large hands to hold comfortably.
- Photo autofocus is just okay.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on July 26, 2021
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is good for travel photography. It's small and lightweight, making it easy to take with you wherever you go. It also has excellent image quality, with photos that look sharp and relatively noise-free even at higher ISO levels. Unfortunately, its battery life is mediocre, although this can vary depending on your usage habits and choice of settings. That said, it feels well-built, and the screen gets bright enough to overcome glare in sunny conditions.
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By PCMag on March 13, 2020
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is an appealing camera for photographers already invested in Micro Four Thirds gear, but it isn't as innovative as previous entries in the series.
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By TechRadar on January 31, 2020
Stylish, lighter than ever, and crammed with shooting modes for users of all skill levels, power under the hood and improvements across the board, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a sensible upgrade. It may not quite match the overall image quality potential of its larger-sensor rivals, but the E-M5 Mk III hits the sweet spot for size, weight, handling and features.
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